Lifestyles

Dear Heloise: Should I hold on to the original sets of boxes for collectibles like crystal and figurines? — Laurel B., via email Laurel, you should on...

Dear Heloise: I hope you or your readers can help me (and most likely many others) with learning how to respectfully dispose of used or damaged Bibles...

DEAR ABBY: I suspect my wife had an affair some years ago. She was spending time with this man in a local bar on weekends for quite a while. I recentl...

DEAR ABBY: After four months of dating, I asked my boyfriend if we could move in together to save on rent. He was absolutely against the idea. We've n...

DEAR ABBY: We're a same-sex couple, and my husband has never gotten along with my sister and her husband. The tension has grown over the 17 years they...

Dear Heloise: Mothballs might seem like an easy way to scare away animals, but they cause more trouble than they're worth. They're full of strong chem...

DEAR ABBY: I met "Maureen" 25 years ago, and we dated for a few months. Since then, we have remained friends in loose contact, married to and then div...

As the old adage goes, “hindsight is the best foresight” and nowhere is that more evident than with some we counsel regarding Social Security. We regu...

Dear Heloise: To solve the problem of getting all the toothpaste out of the tube easily, you can purchase a small plastic device that is available in ...

DEAR ABBY: I recently retired. I also have fibromyalgia, which leaves me fatigued and in pain, and I never know how I will feel on a given day. My dau...

Dear Heloise: What's the easiest and cheapest way to send clothes ahead of a trip instead of checking bags? — Dee, via email Dee, sending a little box...

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I know a guy from work I'll call "Jon." His girlfriend comes over whenever he does. She doesn't seem at all interested in be...

Dear Heloise: There's an old recipe that my great grandfather used to use in his garden, and it made everything grow quickly and in abundance. It was ...

DEAR ABBY: Four years ago, after our family gathering for Christmas, my brother-in-law sent me a message saying I looked "sexy" in my sweater. I repli...

Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States. There are more than 100 types of arthritis, and roughly one in five adults live wit...

WARREN — Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) has announced students who achieved Dean’s List recognition for the Spring 2026 term. Students ...

VFW Post 212 and its Auxiliary have announced the 2026 recipients of the Mr. Bill Runyan & Reba Y. Maben Scholarships are Sean Storer and Matthew Galb...

Dear Heloise: How can I deal with plastic produce labels that won't break down in compost? — Gordon C., in Corona, California Gordon, these stickers c...

DEAR ABBY: My partner, "Greg," and I have been together a year. I'm getting the impression my success at work is making him insecure. I pursued a stab...

Dear Heloise: I recently read a letter from someone who suggested using a tackle box as an earring holder. I have another idea that works great for me...